Realism Answers

Prior to 1848, monumental canvasses were reserved for _________________. a.religious imagesb.triptychsc.heroic subjects and pictures of the powerfuld.landscapes

What is gleaning?a.harvesting grainb.gathering leftover grainc.working in the fieldsd.picking cotton

Why did the artist use a tenebristic technique of the Baroque period in the painting above? a. to emulate the drama from the Baroque time period b. to emphasize the notion of the mind c. to help the viewer focus on the important details Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term “gleaning”?a.Gleaning was used as a punishment for peasants.b.Gleaning was used to create warm winter clothes.c.Gleaning was a form of relief offered to the rural poor.d.Gleaning was used by beggars on Parisian streetcars.

Which of the following best describes the subject matter of the Realism period?a.unvarnished truthb.the working classc.subjects that were previously not considered worthy of portrayal in artd.all of the above